# 162 - From Classroom to Vision: Educators Turned Founders in the Age of AI

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Podcast: [The International Schools Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866)
Published: 2025-08-15T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theinternationalschoolspodcast.com/e/162-from-classroom-to-vision-educators-turned-founders-in-the-age-of-ai/
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Duration seconds: 3384

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A conversation about navigating change, sharing purpose, and supporting schools through the complexities of Al in education.About Rachel BodilyRachel Bodily is an experienced international educator and Co-Founder of Eblana Learning. With over a decade in IB schools, she has taught MYP Mathematics, coordinated service learning, and supported inclusive education. Her journey with AI in education began early, driven by a desire to make complex ideas accessible to teachers. After connecting with co-founder Rita at IBGC, they created Eblana Learning to provide clear, practical guidance on AI for schools. Rachel now focuses on supporting educators and leaders as they navigate rapid technological change with confidence and purpose.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-bodily/ About Rita BatesonRita Bateson is the Co-Founder and Director of Education at Eblana Learning. With over two decades of experience in international education, she has served as a teacher, curriculum leader, and school head across Europe and beyond. Rita’s work has always centered on empowering educators through curriculum design and principled leadership. She was a Senior Curriculum Manager at the IB and the founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia Dublin, where she helped guide the school through rapid growth and programme authorisation. At Eblana Learning, Rita draws on her experience to help schools engage with AI in ways that are ethical, meaningful, and aligned with IB values.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-bateson-frsa-8741b868/ Resources https://eblanalearning.com/ John Mikton on Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmiktonWeb: beyonddigital.orgDan Taylor on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents Twitter: h…

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